MigrantoImmigrants in the Republic of Congo
377.2K foreigners live in the Republic of Congo — 6% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Republic of Congo by country
The 3 largest groups make up 64% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | 168387 |
| Angola | 40756 |
| Mali | 33521 |
| Central African Republic | 32312 |
| Rwanda | 24825 |
| Benin | 15015 |
| Senegal | 13109 |
| Cameroon | 11167 |
| Chad | 10439 |
| France | 10198 |
| Gabon | 3125 |
| Mauritania | 3111 |
| Russia | 2545 |
| Togo | 2406 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1562 |
| Portugal | 1424 |
| Lebanon | 1152 |
| China | 912 |
| Germany | 571 |
| Cuba | 528 |
| USA | 163 |
By region of origin
95% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Republic of Congo in numbers
Congolese are the largest group by a wide margin
45% of all immigrants were born in DR Congo, while the next group accounts for just 11%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 55% to 45%.
1 in 17 residents of the Republic of Congo was born abroad
377.2K of 6.3M residents were born abroad — 6.0% of the population.
Immigrant population in the Republic of Congo over time
Foreigners living in the Republic of Congo, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 121479 |
| 1995 | 185581 |
| 2000 | 299391 |
| 2005 | 311670 |
| 2010 | 411152 |
| 2015 | 381703 |
| 2020 | 379201 |
| 2024 | 377228 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Republic of Congo, by year
| Year | Congolese | Angolans | Malians | Central Africans | Rwandans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 67316 | 10334 | 4678 | 10616 | 0 |
| 1995 | 110720 | 18270 | 9493 | 11844 | 5503 |
| 2000 | 183780 | 31100 | 16851 | 16245 | 12480 |
| 2005 | 230684 | 15550 | 10715 | 14620 | 7936 |
| 2010 | 252142 | 31028 | 25520 | 24601 | 18900 |
| 2015 | 170368 | 41238 | 33918 | 32696 | 25119 |
| 2020 | 169268 | 40969 | 33696 | 32481 | 24955 |
| 2024 | 168387 | 40756 | 33521 | 32312 | 24825 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Republic of Congo
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Republic of Congo
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Republic of Congo?
Around 377.2K immigrants live in the Republic of Congo — the world's #89 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of the Republic of Congo are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 6% of the population of the Republic of Congo — that's 377.2K out of a total population of 6.3M.
Where do most immigrants in the Republic of Congo come from?
Most immigrants in the Republic of Congo come from DR Congo, Angola and Mali — these three countries account for about 64% of all immigrants.
How many Congolese live in the Republic of Congo?
Around 168.4K Congolese live in the Republic of Congo — about 45% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Republic of Congo growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Republic of Congo has changed from 381.7K to 377.2K, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Republic of Congo come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Republic of Congo. Their children born in the Republic of Congo are not included.
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